Weekend?
No idea what your weekends look like, but with a bit of luck, you at least get a day of rest on Sunday. Things work a little differently on this side. After a busy… Lees meer.
Category: English blog
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Psalm 2
Serve the Lord with fear and rejoice with trembling. (11) Behind Jesus stands God the Father, almighty and holy. He carries Jesus in His heart. Can you imagine that you are there? In the… Lees meer.
The Stones in My Life
“The Stones in My Life” is the theme for the next missionaries’ retreat for women in Germany, organized by Aufatmen. Last weekend, we had the preparation weekend for the next retreat in May 2027.… Lees meer.
How was our vacation? Are we well-rested?
It remains “funny”. As soon as we are (finally) back “home” after a trip, the question inevitably follows: “How was your vacation? Are you well-rested?” Let’s put it this way. This trip lasted 26… Lees meer.
The Dunning-Kruger Effect in Pastoral Care: When Good Intentions Become Dangerous
Well-intentioned pastoral care can become dangerous when a short course creates the illusion that someone is equipped to deal with complex psychological problems. The Dunning-Kruger effect helps explain why limited knowledge can sometimes lead to overconfidence. Pastoral care has an important place in the church, but it is not therapy. Knowing your limits, staying in the here and now, and referring people to qualified professionals when problems become complex can prevent further harm.
A package of scrap metal, with a thin layer of chrome
I am worried. Terribly worried…. My concerns reminded me of a Dutch song from my youth, which was about friendships and how those friendships often amounted to nothing more than: A package of scrap… Lees meer.
FEG Sittensen Church Workshop
Yesterday we were guests at the church day of the FEG churches in northern Germany. They had a (really well!) organized day for all the church members, with about 8 different workshops, each repeated… Lees meer.
Fear = sin? Say what?
This week, we came across a remarkable statement: Being afraid is wrong. Fear is sin. That sounds firm. But is it true? This idea is often supported by verses such as: Philippians 4:6 “Be… Lees meer.
What’s home??
For a missionary, “home” is a complicated concept. You were born in a certain place, and have probably moved several times both in your home country and abroad. Wherever you go, you start over… Lees meer.
Why it is not biblical to call yourself an apostle today.
It continues to amaze me: about once or twice a year, someone asks me if I am an apostle. Apparently, this question comes up quite often, especially because in some circles there are people… Lees meer.
